Who painted The Three Marys at the Tomb?

The Three Marys at the Tomb was painted by Jacques Bellange in 1605.

Where can I see The Three Marys at the Tomb?

The Three Marys at the Tomb is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Three Marys at the Tomb?

The Three Marys at the Tomb is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Three Marys at the Tomb

Jacques Bellange , 1605

The Three Marys at the Tomb is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacques Bellange. It dates from 1605 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Three Marys at the Tomb is an etching created by Jacques Bellange in 1605. It exemplifies the artist's work during his later years as a court painter in Nancy, Duchy of Lorraine.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts three women, identified as the Three Marys, standing before a tomb with an angel emerging from it. The figures are characterized by their reverent postures and elaborate robes, while the angel is distinguished by its wings and halo.

Technique & Style

The etching is a product of Northern Mannerism, marked by its dramatic and individualized style. Bellange's approach to printmaking is evident in the work's composition and detailed rendering of figures and atmosphere.

Context

The work reflects Bellange's activity during the final years of his life, when he produced most of his known prints. It is associated with the artistic traditions of the Duchy of Lorraine under the patronage of its dukes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Bellange

Jacques Bellange (c. 1575–1616) was an artist and printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine (then independent but now part of France) whose etchings and some drawings are his only securely identified works today. They are…